U21s Recap: Scotland 3-0 Andorra

Stevie Mallan is one of three Hibs players who could be involved (Image: SNS Group)

Scotland Under 21s eased past Andorra with a 3-0 victory at Tynecastle tonight thanks to a hat-trick from Everton's Fraser Hornby.

The win was essential in keeping them in the hunt for a potential play-off place in Group 4.

With three Hibs players in the squad for a game at the home of their city rivals, there was plenty of capital interest. Ryan Porteous started in the centre of defence as he continues to establish himself at Under 21 level.

Stevie Mallan at 22 is one of the squad's older members, and he put in an assured display in an attacking midfield position befofe being substituted in the second half.

Oli Shaw had previously captained his country at U19 level and replaced Hornby with five minutes to go for his Under 21 debut.

Second half

Goal scorer

Half-time

Scotland full in control here at Tynecastle as Fraser Hornby’s penalty on the stroke of half-time sends them in 1-0 up at the break. Andorra have offered virtually nothing in the way of an attacking threat and Scot Gemmill will be satisfied with the first 45 minutes.

20:14KEY EVENT

1-0

Fraser Hornby makes no mistake from 12 yards, sending Iker the wrong way to give Scotland a well deserved lead.

20:13KEY EVENT

Penalty!

Ryan Porteous is hauled down in the box as the resulting corner comes in and the ref points to the spot. Alex Martines is booked in the aftermath.

20:12

Close!

Mallan connects well with a volley that is deflected just wide on it’s way to goal.

20:11

Booking

Francisco Pomares becomes the third Andorran to see yellow for dragging back Chris Cadden.

20:10

Wide

Gilmour shows good skill when drifting in off the right, but his shot is a wild one and is well wide of Iker’s far post.

20:05

Booking

Roger Nazzaro joins his teammate on a yellow, again for fouling Gilmour, who seems to be getting some treatment from the visitors.

20:04

Booking

Albert Reyes is the first payer in the book after dragging Billy Gilmour to the ground.

19:59

Close!

Cadden again as he’s fed on the right by Ryan Williamson before firing in a wicked delivery across goal, but there’s no takers.